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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.19, 3,861.15 and 842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.19, 3,861.15 and 842.68 is: 1,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.19 : 3,861.15 = 842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.19/3,861.15 = 842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.19x = 3,861.15 × 842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.19x = 3,253,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,713.88/2,574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.98

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